February 6, 2006, Palm Coast, FL. ACI, a leading innovator in technology for the valuation industry, announced that its corporate parent, ISO Claims Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Insurance Services Office, Inc. (“ISO”), has filed a civil action in Federal Court in Jacksonville, Florida against Appraisal.com, Inc. of Buffalo, New York .

The lawsuit alleges, among other things, that Appraisal.com and its Day One division, in violation of ACI’s rights, reverse engineered all or parts of ACI’s proprietary computer programs and computer files and distributed copies of ACI proprietary software without ACI’s consent. ACI seeks unspecified damages and injunctive relief.

About ACI

ACI, a pioneer in crafting technology solutions for the valuation community, has gained industry-wide recognition and support from leaders in the field. ACI’s highly scalable appraisal solutions ensure a partnership tailored to the needs of the organizations it services. The ACI client base features many of North America's premier lenders, national appraisal companies, and real estate brokerage firms. From connecting appraisers nationwide to streamlining quality control, the flexibility provided gives organizations the means for processing appraisals and managing exceptions in a consistent and efficient manner.

Headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida, ACI’s management and development team garner the type of experience coveted by decision makers responsible for bringing synergy to their daily workflows and processes. ACI’s solutions are custom-configured to fit the unique characteristics of each enterprise, at the same time offering the stability of tried-and-true technology that works in today’s market.

About ISO

ISO is a leading provider of products and services that help measure, manage and reduce risk. ISO provides data, analytics and decision-support solutions to professionals in many fields, including insurance, finance, real estate, health services, government and human resources. Clients use ISO's databases and services to classify and evaluate a variety of risks and detect potential fraud. In the U.S. and around the world, ISO's services help customers protect people, property and financial assets.